1. The Ahi Tuna At Max’s Bistro & Bar Is Ahi-Mazing
Max’s Bistro And Bar
1784 W Bullard Ave
Fresno, CA
(559) 439-6900
Yelp: 4 Stars, 231 Reviews
Max’s Bistro and Bar is the place to get seafood in
Fresno. The ahi tuna tostada always hits the spot: made with crisp flour tortillas, black bean jicama relish, topped with a delectable chipotle creme vinaigrette, this dish is sure to drive you wild.
Tip: Get the sweet potato fries and ask for extra dipping sauce! It’s lick-the-bowl-clean good.
2. You’re Won’t Be In The Dog House When You Head To Dog House Grill
Dog House Grill
2789 E Shaw Ave
Fresno, CA 93710
(559) 294-9920
Yelp: 4 Stars, 880 Reviews
If you’re looking for a place to kick back, relax, and watch some sports while enjoying an out-of-this-world delicious meal, then look no further! Dog House Grill is the best sports bar in Fresno. The tri-tip steak sandwich is definitely a local favorite, but you can’t go wrong with anything on the menu.
3. Fresno's Yosemite Ranch Restaurant Will Blow You Away
Yosemite Ranch
1520 E Champlain Dr
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 434-4403
Yelp: 4 Stars, 249 Reviews
Yosemite Ranch knows how to do steak right, like with their sliced ranch steak sandwich which is downright delectable. However, the parmesan steak is also hard to beat.
Tip: get the fried artichoke appetizer. It goes perfectly with the steak.
4. The Pad Thai At SabaiDee Thai Lao Cuisine Will Make Your Taste Buds Dance
SabaiDee Thai Lao Cuisine
5730 N First St
Ste 103
Fresno, CA
(559) 412-7895
Yelp: 4.5 Stars, 214 Reviews
Sabaidee Thai-Lao Cuisine is the best Thai food in Fresno. The pad thai is obviously a favorite, but they have so many authentic Thai dishes to choose from, like honey tamarind chicken or kao plak, that you’ll definitely have to come back to this place time and time again to be sure you get to try everything!
Tip: Get a Thai tea. It just wouldn’t be a trip to Sabaidee without one.
5. Standard Sweets & Spices Is A Hidden Gem Of Fresno
Standard Sweets and Spices
1819 E Dakota Ave
Fresno, CA
(559) 241-0645
Yelp: 4.5 Stars, 127 Reviews
Standard Sweets and Spices is not your average restaurant. First of all, it’s a grocery store and a restaurant where you are able to purchase all of your Indian spices and cooking and baking needs.
Second of all, the food here is without a doubt the best Indian food you’ll ever taste. The samosa channa is definitely the best thing on the menu, but you should try the garlic naan bread and the lamb curry.
6. You Don’t Have To Be In New York To Get The Best Deli Meat In America
Sam’s Italian Deli and Market
2415 N 1st St
Fresno, CA
(559) 229-9346
Yelp: 4.5 Stars, 288 Reviews
Forget everything you think you know about delis, and head to Sam’s, where they have unarguably the best pastrami sandwich in the country.
The Hot Pastrami Sandwich has thinly sliced seasoned beef brisket, sauteed with grilled onions, and melted provolone cheese, drizzled with Sam’s signature dijon sauce.
It’s out of this world.
Plus, if the delicious meats and cheeses aren’t enough to reel you in, maybe their awesome wine selection will….
7. Cafe Corazon Will Totally Steal Your Heart
Cafe Corazon
1306 N Wishon Ave
Fresno, CA 93728
(559) 492-7047
Yelp: 4.5 Stars, 123 Reviews
Have you been searching all of your life for the perfect cup of coffee? Well, search no more! Cafe Corazon in Fresno will totally steal your heart with their perfectly brewed coffee, like their Mexican Mocha, their Cafe Con Leche, or their Caramel Mocha.
Plus, their breakfast is also super tasty. Any one of their pastries will melt in your mouth.
8. You Need Little Leaf Tea
Little Leaf Tea
6011 N Palm Ave
Fresno, CA 93704
(559) 261-2699
Yelp: 4.5 Stars, 132 Reviews
Little Leaf Tea in Fresno is a perfect spot to chill with friends and relax with a nice cup of tea. They have an extensive and unique selection of teas to choose from, like their Blue Mango Green Tea. Plus, the ambiance is perfectly peaceful. What could be better?
9. Churrasco Grill Is Greek Food At It’s Finest
Churrasco Grill
1901 N Gateway Blvd
Ste 101
Fresno, CA
(559) 253-1266
Yelp: 4.5 Stars, 130 Reviews
It’s not everyday that you find truly authentic and delicious Greek food, but here in Fresno you can just head to Churrasco Grill and get the best darn Greek food of your life. The menu is brimming with Mediterranean goodness, like the chicken or beef kabab plate, the pita chips with homemade hummus, and the delectable gyros.
10. Mike’s Grill Knows How To Make A Sandwich
Mike’s Grill
6642 N Cedar Ave
Fresno, CA
(559) 299-3177
Yelp: 4 Stars, 251 Reviews
The totally laid back and relaxed atmosphere at Mike’s Grill is perfect for enjoying a delicious steak sandwich on a lazy afternoon. You simply walk up to the window and order what you want (and literally anything you order will be amazing, by the way). But if you ask a local what to get? Definitely the jumbo tri-tip. Everytime.
11. If Heaven Were A Food Truck, It Would Be Tako BBQ
Taco BBQ
Location Varies* (Food Truck)
Fresno, CA
(559) 473-3961
Yelp: 4.5 Stars, 82 Reviews
Tako BBQ is Korean BBQ at it’s best. Served fresh and piping hot from their food truck, this Korean BBQ will keep your taste buds coming back for more. You will inhale the bulgogi burrito and rice bowl.
Tip: Ask (nicely) for extra spicy sauce. You won’t regret it. Oh, and for the location? Check out CArtHop.
12. Cafe Via Is Food For The Soul
Cafe Via
6640 N Blackstone Ave
Fresno, CA
(559) 447-8706
Yelp: 4.5 Stars, 125 Reviews
If you’re looking for Italian comfort food, Cafe Via is the place for you. They have all of the expected, like pizza and and pasta, but they also make some of their own unique and deliciously fresh creations like their spinach salad with feta, strawberries, and walnuts with strawberry balsamic vinaigrette.
13. Try Something New At Fasika
Fasika Ethiopian Restaurant
4714 N Blackstone Ave
Fresno, CA
(559) 222-2801
Yelp: 4.5 Stars, 103 Reviews
Fasika Ethiopian Restaurant not only has delicious and authentic Ethiopian meals but they also have incredible service. The people here are totally dedicated to giving you an authentic Ethiopian eating experience.
Plus, you can finish your meal with Buna, ethiopian coffee that is hard to find elsewhere. It’s going to be some of the best (albeit strongest!) coffee you ever try.
14. You Won’t Starve At Starving Artists Bistro
Starving Artists Bistro
9447 N Fort Washington Rd
Fresno, CA
(559) 433-0133
Yelp: 4.5 Stars, 146 Reviews
First of all, the atmosphere here is great. There’s always live music, open mics, and lots of fun, hip people around. And if that wasn’t enough, the food is superb.
The short rib tacos are by far some of the best tacos in Fresno, but you really can’t go wrong with anything on the menu—like their grilled salmon salad or their macaroni and cheese with bacon—yum!
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